What garmin

[2good]

Looking to buy one to help with training
Cheers

 

[ianrauk]

What type of training?
Do you want Cadence or HRM?
Do you want full mapping?
How much do you want to spend.

Best you check out the options at Garmin

 

[2good]

Plan to do interval training

Would the hm and cadence help with this?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

The Speed/Cadence sensor is one unit so viable if you're training indoors where satellites aren't required. Not a bad thing to have on the road either as the garmin will display speed off the hardware as preference, not GPS. (Meaning potential satellite drops/blockages don't interfere with your readings)

HRM: Depends on the interval as HR is a lagging indicator.

 

[Bilbosdad]

Is the mapping worth the extra money on the 800, or should I look for an iPhone app ?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

800 and maps is the superior option.

 

[Bilbosdad]

800 and maps is the superior option.

Thanks, I had thought so but was hoping for a cheaper solution.

 

[2good]

It's between the 500 and 800..worth the extra £100?

 

[Rob3rt]

It really depends on a number of factors.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

My 800 cost me £200 new, granted I ended up in a bidding war for it.

The question you should be asking yourself is "Do I need maps?"

 

[2good]

Whee did u get ur 800. I don't need maps

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Ebay

 

[2good]

Cant see any cheaper than 250.. Can get the 500 on amazon for 250

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Patience is a virtue I count 10 edge 800's(in varying bundles) under £200 on ebay

 

[jdtate101]

You don't need to pay for maps for the 800:

http://talkytoaster.info/ukmaps.htm

Use routable open street maps (they are free), just buy the base 800 unit and a smallish (say 8Gb) microSD card for the maps.